Employment/Financial

EMPLOYMENT/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Alberta Supports Centre | 100 Towne Centre Mall, 9845-99 Avenue |

Grande Prairie: 780-538-6241 | Head Office: 1-877-644-9992 | albertasupports .ca

GP Office: Mon-Fri 8:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 1p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Head office: Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m.-7:45 p.m. General inquiries on income support, adult health benefits, child health benefits and child support services. Referrals may also be made to a variety of career and employment services, including the Career Information Hotline, JOBS, Student Funding Contact Centre or Employment Insurance.

Employment Insurance | 1-800-206-7218

General inquiries regarding EI.

Employment Standards Contact Centre Edmonton | 1-877-427-3731 or 1-780-427-3731

Questions and concerns about employee/employer rights.

EMPLOYMENT/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

YMCA of Northern Alberta | Bridging the Gap | #200, 10006 -101 Avenue | 780-357-7448

Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Ages 15-30, not currently employed and not in school. Eligible to work in Canada, Canadian citizen, permanent resident or refugee. Not eligible for EI. Participants are paid a living allowance during the program. The program offers one to one employment counselling and coaching, help with developing a personal career plan, life and employability skills workshops, links to community resources.

Western Cree Tribal Council | #104, 9802-97 Avenue | 780-532-3009

Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Provides quality services such as Child Welfare and Assets to it’s First Nation membership.

Grande Prairie Public Library | Job Seeker Support | #101, 9839 - 103 Avenue | 780-357-7455

Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Book a one-on-one session for help with creating / revising resumes and cover letters, searching for jobs online and submitting online applications.

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EMPLOYMENT/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Income Support Contact Centre | 1-866-644-5135

Current income support clients who need specific information on their case can call the Income Support Contact Centre. This centre is open 24-hours a day and also serves after hours emergency calls from the public.

Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) 100 Towne Centre Mall, 9845-99 Avenue | 780-833-4399

Mon -Fri: 8:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. The AISH program provides financial and health-related assistance to eligible adults with a clinically diagnosed disability. The disability must be permanent and substantially limit the person’s ability to earn a living. AISH clients may also be eligible to receive supplemental assistance (a child benefit and personal benefits) through the AISH program.